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Oven Baked Russet Potatoes Recipe

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This classic Oven Baked Potato recipe delivers a perfectly crisp skin and tender, fluffy interior. Using simple ingredients like a Russet potato, a touch of oil, and kosher salt, this method produces a comforting, versatile side dish baked to perfection at 350°F in about an hour.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 large Russet potato
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Potato: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and set oven racks in the top and bottom thirds. Scrub and rinse the Russet potato thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Dry the potato completely with a towel. Using a fork, poke 8 to 12 deep holes evenly around the potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
  2. Oil and Salt the Potato: Place the potato in a bowl and coat it lightly with the vegetable or canola oil to help the skin crisp up. Then sprinkle the potato generously with kosher salt for enhanced flavor and texture.
  3. Position in Oven: Place the prepared potato directly on the wire rack positioned in the middle of the oven. On the lower rack, position a baking sheet to catch any drippings from the potato during baking, keeping the oven clean.
  4. Bake Until Tender: Bake the potato for approximately 1 hour, or until the skin feels crisp to the touch but the flesh underneath is tender and soft. To serve, create a dotted line from end to end with your fork, then carefully crack the potato open by pushing the ends towards each other. Be cautious as the inside will be hot and steamy.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, you can increase oven temperature to 400°F during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • Russet potatoes are ideal for baking due to their starchy texture, producing a fluffy interior.
  • Poking holes allows steam to escape, preventing the potato from bursting in the oven.
  • Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the oven or microwave.

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